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Historic Cross Keys School
The Medford Historical Society Presents
The Cross Keys One-Room School House
The Cross Keys School was built circa 1857. It was one of several one-room schoolhouses that provided early schooling for the children of Medford. The school stood on a portion of a parcel of land purchased by Sam Thackara and was located at the intersection of Stokes Road and Dixontown Road where McDonald’s is currently situated. Originally commissioned by Sam Thackara and built by his brother-in-law, Lester S. Gager, the building operated as a school until 1927. After the closing in 1927, the property reverted to the Thackara family.
Medford Cross Keys Schoolhouse Open House
July, August & September
2nd Sunday
1-3pm
Private tours are available upon request.
Country Schools: The Keystone
of American Education
The 22nd Annual CSAA Conference on one-room schoolhouses will be held this year at
Millersville University
in beautiful Lancaster County.
Keynote Speakers:
Steven Nolt - Origin and Rise of
Amish Schools
Robert Hoelscher - Thaddeus Stevens
and Common School Era
Presentation Topics include:
Teaching in Amish Schools
African American Schools
School Museum Programs
Early School Architecture
Life History of a School
Women Teachers in Early 20th Century
... and much more
More Info…
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